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Orlando weather: Central Florida will see cool down this weekend

By Allison Gargaro
Updated  February 17, 2023 10:53pm EST
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FOX 35 Orlando

Orlando Weather Forecast: Feb. 17, 2023

Orlando and Central Florida will see a cool down this weekend with highs in the mid-70s. However, another warming trend is expected and it could break some records.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Tonight's low: 53 degrees | Today's high: 70 degrees

Main weather concerns: There will be a cool down across Central Florida on Saturday after highs soared into the upper-80s on Friday with some record-breaking temperatures.  A front will weaken on approach to Central Florida. Rain chances on Friday overnight will be highest in Gainesville and Ocala with the chance for a few showers and isolated lightning strikes.

BEACHES: Stay hydrated at the beaches today, temperatures will warm to the mid-70s. There is a moderate risk for rip currents with winds out of the southwest at 10-15 mph.

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THEME PARKS: It will be sunny and breezy at the theme parks on this Friday! Highs for the pm will reach the mid to upper- 70s with sun-filled skies. Stay hydrated and bring a hat and sunglasses.

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OUTLOOK:
The front will depart central Florida by later this evening. High pressure fills in creating breezy Northeast winds for the weekend and cooler temps. 

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Wake up temperatures on Saturday will be in the 40s and 50s across Central Florida. Highs near 70 on Saturday, dry skies with the trend continuing through the weekend. 80s return quickly by next work and school week. 

Skies looks rain free in the extended outlook. Depend on the FOX 35 Storm Team for the Daytona 500 forecast.